ATI 9800pro VERY low fps

Anathema · 07-13-2005, 02:38 AM

I don't know what is the deal but I always assumed that my graphics card was operating within acceptable FPS ranges until I did a benchmark test and saw that I was getting about half the fps compared to average users. It's an authentic ATI Radeon and I'm completely at a loss. Like with CS:S/Halflife 2 with medium settings and no AA/AF I average about 20-25 fps.

-No spyware, viruses, background apps,
-Current driver updates

AMD Athlon XP 2600
1024 MB RAM
120gb Harddrive
Ati Radeon 9800pro (5.6 Cat Driver)
Windows XP SP2

nevinenigma · 07-13-2005, 04:18 AM

what resolution are you gaming at?

NyRoN · 07-13-2005, 04:26 AM

that dont seem right...could be something to do with your settings

4W4K3 · 07-13-2005, 05:19 AM

The 2.0GHz 2600+ isn't the fastest in the world, but i wouldn't think it was the main problem. I'd say your graphics settings in windows are jsut not right. in game it might be "medium" settings, but for Windows it might be full blast. To edit these i'd say download different drivers.

I know everyone always says use LATEST drivers, but for me when i find a driver i like i stick with it. Switching to the newest ones sometimes makes things worse :-\

Modoman · 07-13-2005, 06:51 PM

i would guess its that processor trying to run games like hl2. my friend has and nvidia equivalent to your ati, a 3000+ athlon 64, and 1.5 gb ram, but runs bf2 on all low settings at about 25-30 running around

**tweaker** · 07-13-2005, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modoman

i would guess its that processor trying to run games like hl2. my friend has and nvidia equivalent to your ati, a 3000+ athlon 64, and 1.5 gb ram, but runs bf2 on all low settings at about 25-30 running around

Then theres something wrong with his setup. HL2 is a pretty CPU-dependent game.

BTW what card do you call 9800Pro equivalent?

randruff · 07-13-2005, 07:32 PM

I had that exact same setup (2600, 1024 RAM, 9800PRo AIW..) and i ran hl2 fine. I can vouch that it is not lack of cpu power. There has to be a setting that is not correct somewhere.

**Archangel** · 07-13-2005, 08:28 PM

it definatley not he cpu.. i can run it with the system below, at 35 fps.

Anathema · 07-13-2005, 08:38 PM

Hey thanks for all your responses. On the Windows level its running at default; balanced settings. In-game I run the res at 1280X960@85 Ref.Rate but even if I turn the resolution down it doesn't improve the fps. One thing I discovered however is that my power supply is only 250watts. Could that be affecting the performance? I thought if my power supply was inefficient it would simply cease to function.

**dragon2309** · 07-13-2005, 09:40 PM

Right, for the basic Radeon 9800's ATI recommends that there be a 300 watt PSU, you have a fairly high end 9800 (pro) so i would say at least a 350watt PSu is needed.

07-13-2005, 02:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anathema New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	ATI 9800pro VERY low fps I don't know what is the deal but I always assumed that my graphics card was operating within acceptable FPS ranges until I did a benchmark test and saw that I was getting about half the fps compared to average users. It's an authentic ATI Radeon and I'm completely at a loss. Like with CS:S/Halflife 2 with medium settings and no AA/AF I average about 20-25 fps. -No spyware, viruses, background apps, -Current driver updates AMD Athlon XP 2600 1024 MB RAM 120gb Harddrive Ati Radeon 9800pro (5.6 Cat Driver) Windows XP SP2

07-13-2005, 04:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
nevinenigma Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 119	what resolution are you gaming at? __________________ Athlon 64 2800+ 1024mb pc3200 80gb 7200rpm Asus k8n XFX 6600GT

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NyRoN Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Guyana Age: 18 Posts: 112	that dont seem right...could be something to do with your settings __________________ Gateway 5200XL P4 530 3Ghz Intel 915G 512MB DDR400 200Gb S-ATA DVD+-RW DL Ati Radeon X300SE :(

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4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,864	The 2.0GHz 2600+ isn't the fastest in the world, but i wouldn't think it was the main problem. I'd say your graphics settings in windows are jsut not right. in game it might be "medium" settings, but for Windows it might be full blast. To edit these i'd say download different drivers. I know everyone always says use LATEST drivers, but for me when i find a driver i like i stick with it. Switching to the newest ones sometimes makes things worse :-\ __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

07-13-2005, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Modoman Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 553	i would guess its that processor trying to run games like hl2. my friend has and nvidia equivalent to your ati, a 3000+ athlon 64, and 1.5 gb ram, but runs bf2 on all low settings at about 25-30 running around __________________ X2 3800+ Toledo @ 2.0GHz w/ Zalman 9500 2GB OCZ DC EL Plat. 2-3-2-5 2T MSI K8N-Neo4 2 x WD 36GB SATA Raptors eVga 7800GT @ 470/1200 FSP AX500-A 500w

07-13-2005, 07:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
randruff Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 30 min south of iraq....oops....Detroit. Age: 26 Posts: 742	I had that exact same setup (2600, 1024 RAM, 9800PRo AIW..) and i ran hl2 fine. I can vouch that it is not lack of cpu power. There has to be a setting that is not correct somewhere.

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07-13-2005, 08:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Anathema New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3	Hey thanks for all your responses. On the Windows level its running at default; balanced settings. In-game I run the res at 1280X960@85 Ref.Rate but even if I turn the resolution down it doesn't improve the fps. One thing I discovered however is that my power supply is only 250watts. Could that be affecting the performance? I thought if my power supply was inefficient it would simply cease to function.

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